Category Archives: California

Or do they? Seemingly so. The latest, beautifully shot video to come out of California is a place, who also produced the videos on Scraper Bikes that i mentioned a while ago is as beautiful as it is disturbing. Note the use of ‘dust devil’ hoovers, keyboards and chairs from the DIY store. At least they aren’t large rocks and baseball bats. It’s consumerism gawn mad…

This appeals to me on SO many levels. Bikes, community, creativity all beautifully shot by the guys at California is a place. Well, California IS one hell of a place, especially if they keep putting out films like this! Annoyingly, I can’t move out to Oakland and i’m not under seven years old so I can’t be in their gang. But maybe I could be their London faction? I really want a t-shirt too…

“In order to become a member of the Original Scraper Bike Team, you must: Be a resident of Oakland, CA. Be at least 7y/o or older. Retain A 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), Create your own Scraper Bike…(It Has To Be Amazing, Or Else You Can’t Ride.) A single-file line when riding. After 10 rides The Scraper Bike King and his Captains will decide if your bike is up to standards and if you can follow simple guidelines. After your evaluation we will consider you a member and honor you with an Original Scraper Bike Team Shirt. Only worn when Mobbin’ Stay posted to our website for all upcoming Scraper Bike Rides…” — The Scraper Bike King